City of Erie 2016 Summer Parks & Recreation Guide

8/16/2019 City of Erie 2016 Summer Parks & Recreation Guide

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Mayor:Joseph E. Sinnott

City Council:Robert Merski, PresidentSonya ArringtonDavid BrennanCurtis Jones, Jr.Casimir J. KwitowskiJames WinarskiMelvin Witherspoon

Welcome From Mayor Joe Sinnott

Summer 2016 will be a sensational season here in the Flagship City! We are very excited aboutthis summer’s recreational programs and events! The 2016 Summer Parks and Recreation guide

is an excellent resource for Erie’s youth, families and residents, and it is our hope that this guide willencourage active participation in the multitude of programs offered throughout the city. Our parks,schools and community centers provide a variety of activities that integrate people of all ages.

The All An Act’s Footlights Theatre Program, open to all City of Erie students ages 6 through 18, offeran outstanding opportunity to share their talents and be a part of the 42nd annual summer produc

This summer, students will rehearse and prepare “Disney’s Beauty & The Beast ” in an eight-week progthat will culminate the students’ talent and hard work when they perform a live show on August 3rd4th, & 5th at Strong Vincent High School. Plans for the 26th year of Spoon’s Summer Basketball Leagare well underway. The league offers Erie’s youth a chance to develop skills while being coached by Emost passionate volunteers and community leaders. Swimming lessons, Youth Tennis, andJunior Golf are just a few of the many exciting, affordable, and safe activities offered for weeks

of fun summer learning. The City of Erie is fortunate to have prodigious community partners that include Highmark BlueCross Blue Shield and the Housing Authority of the City of Erie. These partnerships bring a wealth ofrecreational opportunities and special events that contribute to our thriving community. The City isalso grateful for the collaborating financial institutions that have joined together to bring the Soundof Summer Concert Series to area senior living facilities for citizens and neighbors to enjoy. All resideand guests of Erie are invited to grab a lawn chair and catch a divine Sounds of Summer music concfree of charge. A detailed list of dates and locations can be found inside.

Supervised sports clinics, golf and tennis lessons, day camps, arts and crafts, Tai Chi and walking clinprovides something fun for everyone! The summer recreational programs are specifically designed tprovide a wide variety of exciting activities for all to enjoy. Summer youth rec programs provide Erie’youth with a fun, safe, and productive environment to learn and grow, all while developing their ski

self-confidence, and lasting friendships. We encourage you to make the commitment and get activesummer by enjoying all that this great city has to offer! Summer 2016 will be an exciting time for famand residents of Erie!

Department of Public Works,Property & Parks:Douglas E. Mitchell, DirectorDavid Mulvihill, Assistant Director

Bruce Dougherty, Parks Bureau Chief

City Officials:Susan Divecchio, City Treasurer Teresa Stankiewicz, City Controller

The Housing Authority of the City of EriDan Roessner, Executive Director

Fun for the wholeErie Community!

rie- A Great Lake,Great City and

Great Life!

2016Summer Parks & Recreation Program


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Park Location FacilitiesBurton Park E. 38th & Burton playground/tennis/basketballChautauqua Park Lakeside & Chautauqua shelter/benchesCranch Park Lakeside & Cranch benches/landscaped

Euclid Park Lakeside & Euclid green spaceFranklin Park E. 7th & Marne softballGarden Heights Playground E. 40th & Brewer playground

Hillside Park & Sunset Blvd. E. 41st b/t Old French & Sunset playground/baseball fieldsHolland Street Playground E. 23rd & Holland playground/basketballJoseph Walczak Sr. Park E. 45th & Alan playground/baseball/soccer/basketball/volleyball/shelterKosciuszko Park E. 12th & Wayne playground/soccer/basketball

Lake Park Lakeside Ave. green spaceLand Lighthouse Foot of Lighthouse St. playground/Historic LighthouseMcCarty Playground E. 2nd & Pennsylvania basketball/baseball

McClelland Park E. 26th

& McClelland green spaceMcKinley Park E. 21st & East Ave. basketball/tennisNate Levy/Jaycee Park 200 block of E. 3rd playground/tennisPerry Square East State & North Park Row passive

Pulaski Park E. 10th & Hess playground/softballRodger Young Park Buffalo & Downing playground/softball/soccer/pool/basketball/footballRoessler Park E. 15th & Reed playgroundRoma Park E. 35th & Zimmerman green space/trails

Wallace Playground Front & Wallace playground/soccer/softballWayne Park E. 6th & East Ave. picnic shelters/benches to green spaces/benches19th & Wayne E. 19th & Wayne basketball

Woodlawn Avenue Park Woodlawn & Cameron playground

Park Location FacilitiesBaldwin Park W. 25th & Berst playground/basketball/handball/roller skating

Barbara Nitkiewicz Park W. 3rd & Cascade playgroundBayview Park W. 2nd & Cherry playground/baseball/basketball/tennis/poolBrabender Park W. 21st & Baur baseball/soccer

Columbus Park W. 16th & Poplar playground/tennis/basketball/poolFrontier Park W. 6th & Seminole playground/tennis/soccer/arboretum/trailsGarden Park W. 36th & Norman green spaceGlenwood Park W. 38th & Glenwood playground/horseshoes/picnic pavilions

Gridley Park Park Ave. & Liberty playground/passive

Griswold Park W. 14th & Peach St. fountain/passiveC. Francis Hagerty Park W. 32nd & Schaper playground/basketball/soccer/softball/shelterLakeside Park Peach St. to Sassafras green space

Larry Fabrizi Park W. 27th & Harvard green spaceMartin Luther King Jr. Park W. 4th near Chestnut playgroundsPebble Lake Playground Washington & Cold Springs swings

Perry Square West State & North Park Row passive/gazeboReservoir Park West Grandview Blvd. & Wood green spaceRuby Schaaf Park W. 19th & Myrtle playground/basketballVictory Park W. 13th & Lincoln playground/baseball

Washington Park W. 24th & Raspberry gazebo/shelters/benches

Woodland Park Woodland & Kahkwa green spaceWoodlawn Park W. 32nd & Harvard green space

RECREATIONAL PARK LOCATIONSAND FACILITIESThis summer, take advantage of 47 beautiful parks conveniently locatedn City neighborhoods. Each park boasts a unique character – some quietly

developed and others full of activity.

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2016 City of Erie

Junior Golf Program• Sponsored by the City of Erie, the Junior Golf

Program is open to boys and girls between theages of 9 and 17.

• The program is free to all participants.• The number of entrants will determine the

number of divisions.• Registration will take place at J. C. Martin Golf

Course from May 1st through June 13th.• Please call J. C. Martin Golf Course at 864-1821

with any questions.

Erie is a great place to live, work and play.

GolfCoursesGreat Public

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J. C. MARTIN GOLF COURSE • 864-1821ON WEST 38TH STREET EAST OF PEACH STREET (NEXT TO ERIE ZOO)

9 HOLES SHARPEN YOUR GAME - GREAT FOR EVERYONE

DOWNING GOLF COURSE • 899-5827

1351 TROUPE ROAD, HARBORCREEK CHAMPIONSHIP LAYOUT 7,092 - BLUE TEES • 6,580 - WHITE TEES • 5,775 - RED TEES

Daily Cart Special........ ..$ 28 .00

(EXCEPT WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS BEFORE 12:00 NOON)

DAILY FEES DOWNING J .C . MARTIN WEEKDAYS 18 HOLE $ 19.00 $ 12.00

9 HOLE $ 12.00 $ 7.00 TWILIGHT $ 11.00

WEEKENDS 18 HOLE $ 22.00 $ 12.00 AND HOLIDAYS 9 HOLE $ 14.00 $ 7.00

TWILIGHT $ 12.00

CART SPECIAL $ 28.00 (Weekends, Sat / Sun Holiday / After 12:00 Noon Downing)

WINTER RATES $ 10.00 $ 5.00 www.erie.pa.us/golf

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DAILY FEES DOWNING J .C . MARTINWEEKDAYS 18 HOLE $19.00 $18.00

9 HOLE $12.00 $10.00

TWILIGHT $11.00

WEEK ENDS 18 HOLE $22.00 $18.00

AND HOLIDAYS 9 HOLE $14.00 $10.00

TWILIGHT $12.00

CART SPECIAL $28.00

WINTER RATES $10.00 $5.00

$ 8.00

(Weekends, Sat / Sun Holiday / After 12 Noon Downing)

All Day

Program Schedule

Tournament #1 J. C. Martin Golf CourseWest 38th St. and Shunpike Rd.(next to Erie Zoo) 864-1821Wednesday, June 15th • 8:00 AM

Tournament #2 Downing Golf Course1351 Troupe Rd., 899-5827Wednesday, June 22nd • 8:30 AM

Tournament #2 will be immediately folloby a picnic and an awards presentation.

Thursday, July 7, 2016 • 8:00 A.M.Register now to compete at the 2016 Masters

Register atwww.drivechipandputt.comBoys and Girls

ges 7-15 are eligible

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Mid-Day DANCE Break!Perry Square • All Ages!

Thursdays, 12noon-1pm • June 23rd through August 4

Crime Victim Center (CVC) is pairing with dancer Jennifer Dennehy tobring an, interactive art series called “Mid-Day DANCE Break” to thedowntown community this summer! The sessions will feature a variedance forms, including hoop dance, belly dancing and hip hop, and will have a theme relating to empowerment, such as Beauty from WiFinding Strength, and Self-Esteem. Pack a picnic lunch or get take-ofrom one of the great local-owned restaurants around Perry Square.Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on, but be ready to get up and join in ilike because each session will have an opportunity to interact and leabit of the dance forms as well!

At the end of the series, pieces of visual art created by local artists aninspired by these sessions will be hung at CVC in gallery format.Have questions? Contact Martine at CVC at [email protected] or814-455-9414.

Support for this program is provided in part from an Erie Arts & CultuProject Grant, made possible by community contributions to theCombined Arts & Cultural Campaign and the Erie Arts Endowment.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center, 312 Chest

Summer recreation programs offered are age appropriate for you14 years of age. For more information and to register, contact the Luther King Center at 459-2761, ext. 229. All youth and parents wrequired to attend an orientation before being accepted into the • Field trips • Computer activities • Arts & Cr

• Swimming • Modern Dance Class • Movies

• Girl Power Program • 4H Club • Board ga

• Drug Prevention Activities • Guest Speakers • Tennis

Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland StreSummer Recreation ProgramProgram activities appropriate for youth ages 6 to 18. For moreinformation, dates, and to register, contact the Booker T. WashinCenter at 453-5744.

Youth Tennis Program(9 weeks) (Times Subject to Change)

June 13th – August 12th; MWF,Locations: Burton & Frontier Park.Times: 10:00am – 11:00am Beginners (Ages 7 – 10)

11:00am – 12:00am Intermediates (Ages 11 – 112:00pm – 1:00pm Advanced (Ages 15 – 18)

For more information call Kelly Maslar, Pennbriar Athletic Club,825-8111, ext 16.

Dates:

June - 21, 25, 28

July - 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30

August - 2, 6, 9 & 13

Drive, Chip andPutt Qualifier

Founding Partners

Junior Golf Clinics

at J. C. Martin Golf CourseIntroduction to the game of golf by PGA instructors

Open to all boys and girls ages 8-14

Times:

Tuesdays 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturdays 10:00 am 11:30 am


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Adult Recreation/FitnessPrograms

ifeWorks Erie, formerly the Erie Center on Health and Aging –Breakfast Bunch Walking

06 Peach Street, Mon.-Fri. 8:30-9 a.m.

oin the Breakfast Bunch for walks throughout downtown Erie withtness instructor Nancy Adams; rain location: Gannon Universityecreation Center. Light breakfast is served at the LifeWorks Erie

ollowing the walk. For more information and to register, contact thefeWorks Erie at 453-5072.

ifeWorks Erie –Breakfast Bunch Tai Chi

406 Peach Street, Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Join the Breakfast Bunch for Tai Chi in Perry Squarewith instructor Jim Montgomery; rain location:Martin Luther King Center. Light breakfast is servedat the LifeWorks Erie following the class. For moreinformation and to register, contact the LifeWorks Erie

at 453-5072.

5th Annual City Recreation Tennis Tournamentrontier Park:unior: August 8 - August 11dult: August 2 - August 6

or more information, Juniors call Kelly Maslar, Pennbriar Athletic Club,25-8111, ext 16. Adults call Richard Beck at 864-5561.

John F. Kennedy Center, Inc.Bobby Harrison Way2021 East 20th Street, Erie, PA 16510, 898-0400

Summer Recreation ProgramBegins June 13th – Ends August 12th

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 9:00pm, Saturdays as scheduled

Ages 5 – 18 (7:00pm – 9:00pm ages 14 to 18 onlyBreakfast at 9:00am, Lunch at 12:00pm, and Snack at 4:00pm daily

The following activities listed below are just a few ideas of what w

available:Arts & Crafts Sport Leagues/TournamentsAnti-Bullying Multi-Cultural DiversityField Trips Summer Learning Is Fun

Teen Council Nature WalksReading Academy Art ShowGuest Speakers SwimmingGardening

TO PARTICIPATE, ALL YOUTH AND PARENTSMUST SCHEDULE AND ATTEND A PROGRAM ORIENTATION

CONTACT MRS. AFRIEEICA WOODARD AT (814) 898-0400, EXT.3

All An Act’sFootlights Theatre Program

Calling all students ages 6 through 18!

Come share your talents and be a partof our 42nd Annual summer theatreproduction! The Footlight’s Theatreprogram began in 1975, and has exposed countless young people their families to the magic of live Theatre and the Arts.

This summer, students will rehearse the musical “Disney’s Beauty & TBeast ” in a eight-week program that will culminate when the studeperform the show live, August 3, 4, & 5 at Strong Vincent High Scho7 PM. The Footlights Theatre Registration will be on Monday, Junefrom 9 AM to 3 PM in the auditorium at Strong Vincent High SchAuditorium, located at 1330 West 8th Street in Erie.

This program is free and open to all students in the City of Erie andsponsored by The City of Erie Parks Department, All An Act TheatreProductions, and The Erie School District. Rehearsals generally run Mthrough Friday at Strong Vincent from 9 AM to 3 PM each day.

For more information please visit www.eriefootlights.com orcontact Director KC McCloskey at 566-0807 or email us [email protected] with any questions!

BethesdaChildren’s HomeTrinity Center,462 West 18th StreetSummer Recreation Program: July 6 - August 16(Ages 6-15) Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm

All youth attending the Trinity Center Summer Recreation Program

receive FREE breakfast and lunch through our Kid’s Café Program.Summer Program Activities will include but are not limited to: Recr& Sports games/activities, Arts, Horticulture, Age Appropriate DrugAlcohol Prevention groups, Anti-bullying groups, Community OutinField trips and Social Skill Building.

Cost: Admission to the Trinity Center Summer Recreation Program is FREcharge. However, slots are limited to the first 90 youth. Due to limitadmission, all children are expected to attend program daily.

Additional Information: A parent or legal guardian must completadmission intake packet at the Trinity Center. For additional registraquestions, please call the Trinity Center at 814-453-2468.

Tours: If you wish to schedule a tour of the Trinity Center, please co

Justin Calabrese at: [email protected] or by ph814-453-2468 X222

Applications are available at: PennbriarHealth & Tennis Club, Westwood Racquet

Club, Lake Shore Country Club, Kahkwa Cluband Erie Sport Store’s downtown location

Youth RecreationalSummer Programs

rie’s community centers, schools and parks are filled with fun andxcitement for our youth. Youth can pick and choose from an array offferent recreational camps suited to their personal preference andarent’s budget. Programs are designed to provide youth with a fun,afe place while developing skills, confidence and lasting friendships.

rograms offered include swimming, arts, music, field trips, specialvents and team sports.

o ensure the safety of Erie’s youth, parents are reminded thatansportation to and from the program is the responsibility of eachdividual parent and are asked to register their child at each program.dditional safety rules and regulations are at the discretion of the

ponsoring organization.

addition to programs highlighted here, sports programming isvailable at the Martin Luther King Center, JFK Center, the Boys andirls Club, YMCA Kids’ Clubs and the Booker T. Washington Center.rogram information can be found throughout this schedule.

oys & Girls Club of Erie, Inc., 1515 East Lake Roadummer Recreation Program: June 13-August 19onday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

or more information and to register, contact the Boys & Girls Clubf Erie at 459-1977, ext. 223. Program activities are age appropriater children 6 to 13; a free breakfast and lunch are served daily for

nrolled children.Safe and nuturing environmentArts and crafts in different mediaSocial recreation activities: board games, billiards, table tennisHealth and fitness: swimming lessons, basketball, flag football,outdoor activities

Open swim - supervised with Red Cross certified lifeguardsField trips


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SPOON’S SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUEWWW.SPOONSLEAGUE.ORG

This is the 26th year that the Spoon’s League has provided summerbasketball activities for youth residing in the City and County of Erie,PA. The league not only provides basketball activity, it also provideseducational programs through workshops for both male and femaleparticipants from the age of 9 – 16 for boys and for girls, grades 7 & 8th;9 -12th.

Registration must be made online through the website beginning (April24, 2016 through May 23, 2016 www.spoosleague.org. Parents must certifyregistration of participant.

The League can only accept a maximum of 80 players per age group in the boys divis(9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-16) 320 players.

The girls division will only accept 80 players per grade level per division (5th – 6th; 7th8th; 9th – 12th) 160 players.

There will be a must attend workshops for parents, coaches, and players. The time anof the workshops will be determined at a later date. Parents, and players and coachesnotified through email, website notifications, radio and or television. One or both pamust attend in order for your child to play.

The players’ workshops will continue throughout league play and they must attend owill sit out a game. The workshops for the players will take place one half hour prior tstart of their game, except the 10-12, their session will begin immediately after their gOur theme is, NO WORKSHOP-NO JUMP SHOT!

All games will be played at Spoon’s Courts located on East 19th Street between FrencHolland Streets.

League play is scheduled to begin June 13, 2016 and end on August 5, 2016 with play

The League will like to thank all the volunteers and those who have supported the profor the past 25 years. Visit the calendar on our website and you will be able to follow ygame schedule and to view any and all changes.

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE AND YOUR COACHES FOR RAIN OUT DATE, AS WE MABLE TO SECURE A GYM.

CO-ED BIDDY BASKETBALL CAMP AT ROGER YOUNG PAA CITY OF ERIE, ERIE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SPOON’S LEAGUE PROGRA

FOR AGES 6, 7, 8 AND 9YEARS OF AGE

Registration: June 6, 2016 from 4 – 7 PM at YMCA KIDS CLUB atthe John Horan Garden Apartments and

•Only 40 campers will be accepted, so register early•Birth Certificates must be presented to register

Biddy basketball Camp will start on June 27and end on July 1, 2016.

Lunch will be provided for each participant beginning at 11:00 AM at the site.

All participants will receive a t-shirt at the beginning of camp. All participants who attthe entire week will receive a medal.

Special Event Awards will be presented. Parents are welcome to obse

Cost: $0.00

Biddy Basketball Camp is for young boys and girls who wish to learn tbasics about dribbling, passing and shooting, the right way. The founwill be taught by men and women who have played and coached thegame and realize what it takes. This is a learning camp with lots of fun program is a City of Erie, Erie Housing Authority Program

2nd Annual Best of the Best Summer Basketball LeagueGames will take place every Saturday July 9-August 20 at Burton Park with games begat 4:00 PM.. Registration can be made by visiting athletesmeetingexcellence.com or yregister, beginning June 4th, every Saturday from 12-2:00 PM at Burton Park.

Ages: 6-18

Dates: July 9th- August 20th

Time: Saturdays at 4:00 PM

Place: Burton Park

Cost: $25 per individual or $200 per team

Website: athletesmeetingexcellence.com to register

Contact Coach Anthony (404)729-1113 or

email: [email protected]

following programs are offered to City of Erie residents free ofrge as part of the City of Erie’s Summer Parks & Recreation program.itional funding is provided by the Housing Authority of Erie and

hmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

CA Kids’ Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program nsored by the City of Erie (9 weeks): Wednesday June 15 to Friday August 12.gram Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

mer Lunch Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:30a.m.-12p.m.tions: Bayview Park, Burton Park, Columbus Park, Frontier Park, Gridley Park,nley Park, Nate Levy Park and Pulaski Park.

e YMCA Kids Club Summer Parks & Recreation Program, kids spend their daysg part in a wide variety of summer play and learning activities while building ahy spirit, mind and body. Each day, Y staff leads hands-on-activities such a groupes, board games, group sports, group fitness and art and music. A hula hoopuctor will be visiting each park once a week to teach a “hoop” class. Before theyw it, the day is done and they’ve made a new friend. Free summer lunch is served. Ages 6-18. For more information, call Jen Sikora at 882-0619.

CA Kids’ Club Summer Parks & Recreation Port-a-Poolgram Sponsored by the City of Erie (6 weeks): July 5-Aug. 12

gram Hours: Monday-Friday, 12-4 p.m.ations:Bayview & Columbus Parks

h 6-18 years old splash away the summer days at these neighborhood recreationalmming locations. Bathing suits required; no cut-offs. A certified lifeguard is on duty.more information, call Jen Sikora at 882-0619.

CA Rodger Young Pool Open Swim & Recreation Program nsored by the City of Erie & Housing Authority of the City of Erie:e 14-August 20stration Meet & Greet Event: June 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m.Program Hours: Monday-Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m.

eation Program Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m.mer Lunch Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

mmer of fun is in store for youth at the YMCA’s Rodger Young Pool Open Swim &eation Program. Kids 6-18 enjoy bouncing from recreational swimming to lawnes, board games and group sports – then back to the pool to cool off! Youth mustgistered by a parent or legal guardian before participating in activities. Proof ofs required for 6 year olds and may be requested for others. Bathing suits required.

fied Lifeguard on duty. Pool, recreation and lunch programs are free and open topublic.

an Lee Crosby Memorial Learn to Swim Programnsored by the City of Erie and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shieldrated by the YMCA of Greater Erie

mming Lessons: YMCA swimming lessons give kids summer fun – with a splash ofdence! No matter what the child’s skill level, certified YMCA swimming instructors

help develop your child’s swimming ability and boost their spirit. Swim lessonsee to all youth ages 6 months-17 years of age living in the City of Erie. Parents

uardians are responsible for registration, attendance and transportation needs.ng suits required. Lifeguard on duty. Swim lessons meet 3 times per week ondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 2 weeks for a total of 6, 30-minute classes

session at Strong Vincent, Central and East High School. At the conclusion ofession, a progress report will be given to each child with a recommended level for

next session. To register, call the Downtown Y, 452-3261 for the Brian Lee Crosby

morial Learn to Swim Program. Please note: classes will be held at the pools listed,at the YMCA. Classes offered every 30-minutes from 10:30 a.m. -4 p.m. Class size ised. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure your child’s participation.

for this year, a Lifeguard Skills Class will be offered to teens ages 15 and up whoan interest in becoming a certified lifeguard. This class will teach skills necessary

ecome a lifeguard in preparation for advancing to a Lifeguard Certification Class.will offer a Lifeguard Certification Class to city of Erie residents who want to be afied Lifeguard and gain employment.

e 1 - Registration for session 1e 13-24 Session 1e 20- Registration for session 2e 27-July 8 Session 2 No Class on July 4th

n Swim: Open swim is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. forne registered in swimming lessons. Families of those registered are welcome tocipate in open swim as well. A parent or guardian must accompany children 5

der in the water and remain within easy reaching distance of the child at alls. Children 6-11 years must have a parent or guardian on deck. All swimmers willested for swimming ability. Bathing suits required. Lifeguard on duty.

July 5 - Registration for session 3 July 11-22 Session 3 July 18- Registration for session 4 July 25-August 5 Session 4


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The Housing Authority of the City of Erie has developed a comprehensive Youth Development Program for thesummer of 2016. It includes weekly sports and educational mini-camps including biddy-basketball, mentor/youth

golf, reading, art, photography, soccer, Learn to Fish and sailing. The summer program will be offered June 13th to

August 26th unless otherwise specified. For more information contact Michael R. Fraley at 452-2425.

YMCA Kids ClubsMonday – Friday 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

John E. Horan Garden Apartments – 730 Tacoma Road

Phone: 456-6558

Pineview/Erie Heights – 4020 Garden Avenue

Phone: 860-8499

John F. Kennedy CenterSummer Recreation Program 2021 East 20th St. Phone: 898-0400

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Registration required!

Porta-PoolsMonday – Friday: Noon to 6:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting)


Pineview/Erie Heights – 4020 Garden Avenue

Agnes R. Priscaro Apartments – 1400 West 24th

Rodger Young PoolBuffalo Road and DowningJune 13th – August 20th

Monday – Saturday Noon - 5:00 p.m.Contact the YMCA Kids Clubs or

JFK to sign up!

Libraries and Art ClubsMonday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Pineview/Erie Heights – 4026 Garden Ave.

Meet Your Neighbor Day John E. Horan Garden Apts. June 24th

Lake City Developments. July 1st

Summer Lunch ProgramMon-Fri 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

John F. Kennedy Center, YMCA Kids Clubs, Lake City, Bird

Drive & Agnes R. Priscaro Apartments.

Spoon’s Basketball League(10 to 16 year olds)

Sign up at YMCA Kids Club and John F. Kennedy Center

National Night Out

August 2nd 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Erie Heights and the John F. Kennedy Center

Playground ProgramsJune 13th – August 19th Mon-Fri 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Agnes R. Priscaro – 1400 West 24th

Bird Drive – 1900 Bird Drive

Mentor/Youth Junior Golf Clinic(Public Housing Residents Only)

Learn the basics of golf! Open to youth 9 to 16.July 25th to July 29st. Mentor/Youth Golf

Tournament July 30th.Clubs provided! Contact the YMCA Kids Clubs

or JFK to sign up!

19th Annual Family PicnicFriday, July 8th

(Public Housing Residents Only)

Cost: $7.00 Sign up at your management office by July 6th.

Learn to Sail Camp-Bayfront Center forMaritime Studies (Aug. 8th – Aug. 12th)Learn to build and sail a sailboat for the Cardboard Regatta.

Mentor/Youth Learn to Fish Clinic(June 21st – June 23rd)Youth ages 8 to 14. Learn hands on fishing skills from an

adult mentor!Sign up at the YMCA Kids Club and JFK Center. Participantsreceive fishing gear!

Summer Clinics The Housing Authority is partnering with the YMCA, the JohnF. Kennedy Center and the Erie County Library to offer resident

ages 7 to 14 the opportunity to participate in several weeklongmini-camps during the summer. For more information or to sigup call the YMCA at 456-6558.

Biddy Ball June 27th – June 30th Rodger Young Park

Nature Program June 27th – June 30th JFK and YMCA

Art Lessons July 5th – July 7th JEHGA YMCA Art C

Reading Club July 11th – July 14th JEHGA YMCA Art C

Tennis Lessons July 18th – July 21st

Photography August 1st – August 4th JEHGA YMCA Art C

Music Lessons August 15th – August 19th JEHGA YMCA Art C

Housing Authority of the City of Erie

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ighmark Supportsummer Recreationrograms and aealthy Erie

he people walking the trails in PresqueIsle State Park and taking their boats outthe lake to enjoy the sunshine are sure

ns that summer has arrived in the CityErie. Afer the long winter months, it’s wonderul to see themmunity head outdoors and embrace all that Erie has to offer.

a long-standing partner o the City o Erie, Highmarkue Cross Blue Shield continues to support efforts that createonger, healthier communities. We are proud to again have theportunity to partner with the city by serving as a sponsor os year’s Summer Parks and Recreation Programs.

rough our support, we hope to encourage children to adoptalthier liestyles through physical activity, as well as develop

gher sel-esteem and lielong recreational skills. Tis program isimportant to the community because it provides our childrenth the chance to participate in activities that allow them to playgether, while learning the importance o teamwork.

n behal o Highmark, I would like to thank the City o Erie orntinuing to promote healthy liestyles.

an Onoratoecutive Vice President, Highmark Health

PROGRAMS

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2016

Branching Out • 6/21 – 8/9 • 10AM – 11:30Weekly nature themed activities designed for children ages 6-9. Activities include nature presentation, craft and weath

permitting, time in the arboretum. The program is free for LEAF Plus-Household members and $5 per session for non-members. Pre-registration is requested, as space is limited. Groups are asked to schedule separate paid presentations.

Little Leaves • 6/27, 7/18, 8/8 • 10AM – 10:45AMNature themed activities for children age 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Activities include movement, stories crafts. The program is free for LEAF Plus-Household members and children under age 2, and $2 per session fornon-members. No pre-registration required. Groups are asked to schedule separate paid presentations.

Art Classes for Children • July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28Julia Horan from the Young Artists’ Conservatory will conduct art classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays in July withseparate sessions for ages 4-8 (10:30 am – noon) and 9-12 (1 pm – 2:30 pm). The cost to attend is $5 per session for LEAPlus-Household members and $8 for non-members, which includes supplies. Children may attend one, some or all claPre-registration is required, as space is limited.

Arts at the Arboretum Concert Series • 7/7 – 8/18 • 7 – 8:30PM Thursday evening concert series at LEAF’s Patricia McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in Frontier Park. The series will featuwide variety of local talent. Sit on our stone risers or bring your own blanket or chairs.

Arts at the Arboretum Theater Series • July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 • 7 – 8:30PMGannon University’s Theater Department will be presenting Shakespeare Summer Nights at LEAF’s Patricia McCain OuAmphitheater in Frontier Park.

Movies in the Arboretum • 8/5, 8/12 & 8/26 • Starting at dusk on the 8th Street side of Frontier Park.What could be better than watching a movie under the stars? Join us for a family friendly movie, weather permitting.Bring your own blanket or chairs.

ArborEAT’em • 8/27 • 6:30PM The fifth annual Party in the Park is a delightful evening of delicious food, fun, entertainment, artwork and amazing firon Saturday, August 27. Ticket costs are $85 (age 21+) with advance registration and $95 beginning August 25.

18th Annual LEAF Festival • 9/17 • 10AM – 2PMA family-friendly educational event celebrating the arboretum.

Unless otherwise stated, all programs and events are free and will be held in the LEAF Education Center at Frontier ParFor more information, contact Char Mashyna, Director at (814) 453-5323 or [email protected].

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